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E26 SHH

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,256 mi
Last recorded179,256 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 SHH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 179,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underside off vehicle floor pan corroded/ showing corrosion but not seriously weekend

Pass 15 May 2024 172,559 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 164,677 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 152,207 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 143,160 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 143,148 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 142,164 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 141,579 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 139,301 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 138,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 137,097 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 137,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 133,962 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 131,505 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 127,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2012 127,772 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2011 124,918 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 123,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f coil spring jumps on locks

slight corrosion n/s/f brake disc

slight corrosion o/s/f brake disc

Fail 8 Oct 2010 123,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f coil spring jumps on locks

slight corrosion n/s/f brake disc

slight corrosion o/s/f brake disc

Pass 31 Oct 2009 120,381 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 115,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 14 Jun 2008 107,872 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 95,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 95,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 89,732 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 89,557 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

STRONGLY ADVISE :- support stays floor to chassie at rear very badly corroded

front and rear discs worn and pitted

front tyres worn and lumpy inner tread

fuel pipes corroded

radiator poor condition

top cross stays [in engine compartment]corroded

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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E26 SHH is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 97,157 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E26 SHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E26 SHH is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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